Thursday, 24 August 2017

Lunasol is teaming up with the Tokyo-based shoe brand Tsuru by Mariko Oikawa for its upcoming limited edition Base Makeup Kit launching on 1 September in Japan. The kit includes deluxe sample sizes of their Glowing Day Cream, Foaming Cream Wash N, Watery Clear Oil Cleansing, and a choice of any full-size foundation and base.

RMK will launch its first ever pair of limited edition fragrances, Essence (3500yen) on 3 November. Housed in the same square bottle as their nail polishes with a roll-on applicator, it will be available in the bitter orange blend Neroli and the more unisex Woody Green.

RMK will also debut this Smooth Milk Essencew (5800yen, 50ml) on 6 October. It has a soothing milk tea fragrance and transforms into a thicker texture upon application to create a moisturising veil on the skin. Pic by Maquia.

Paul & Joe is rehashing their favourite cat theme for their annual holiday coffret set for release on 1 November in Japan. The kit includes a champagne red lip shade, a powder blush and liquid eye colour. The cat print on the pouch is utterly unappealing so it's another complete pass for me. Pic by Tomoichi.

Pic below by Voce.
Also launching on 1 October is this olive oil-based Body Oil and Body Cream.

Friday, 11 August 2017

Anna Sui will debut its new Powder Foundation M (3000yen for 9g refill, 1200yen for case) on 1 September in Japan. Available in only 4 shades, the foundation can be applied with the puffy side of the sponge for a silky finish or the flocked side for a softer, velvety finish. The foundation is formulated with a 'spring gel powder', rosehip oil, jojoba oil plus extracts of multiflora rose and chamomile to keep the skin hydrated.

Coffret D'Or will launch its Winter 2017 collection on 15 November. It includes a revamped version of their bestselling Smile Up Cheeks. The new Smile Up Cheeks N (2300yen, 4 shades) contains oil-coated pearl and talc powder pigments for easier application and a more natural glowy look. There will also be two limited edition Beauty Aura Eyes (3500yen), a LE W Color Mascara & Liner (2800yen) plus four new and four LE shades of Purely Stay Rouge (2500yen).
Pics by Maquia.
Pic below by Biteki.

Thursday, 10 August 2017

Shu Uemura will launch its revamped Rouge Unlimited line of lipsticks on 22 September in Japan. Comprising 38 shades, the line includes four mixer shades in yellow, pearl, glitter and pearl to create your own customised shade according to the season or one's mood.

Following up on its earlier Sakura collection, THREE is releasing its second Season Collection Kit - Koyo Collection (7800yen). 'Koyo' or 紅葉 refers to autumn foliage in Japanese. It includes limited edition shades of Shimmering Lip Jam and a 4D Plus Eye Palette. The set will be launched on 21 October in the Hokkaido/Tohoku region, 25 October in the Kanto/Tokai region and 4 November in the Kintetsu, Chugoku, Shikoku and Kyushuu regions. There will also be nail polishes and skincare products as part of this launch. Pic by Voce.

As summer is winding down, that means it's time for previews of the upcoming Holiday 2017 collections. According to Voce, Suqqu will launch its usual two holiday kits on 1 November in Japan. Retailing at 9000yen each, Christmas Makeup Kit PG is the daytime snow-inspired set for creating a more kawaii look while Christmas Makeup Kit WG is the night snow-inspired set for a more chic look. Both sets also include the brand's first ever loose blush powder and what looks like a lip color compact, similar to the one found in Suqqu's Holiday 2014 sets.
There will also be three UK-exclusive palettes designed by Jorge Balzaretti launching in October. See a video on his Instagram.